Hermosa Terrace Park
About
Hermosa Terrace Park is a public ocean beach in California, about 9 miles from San Diego. There is no fee to visit, which makes it a simple stop for anyone heading to the coast. Late summer and early fall are the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 74°F with lows near 66°F and almost no wet days, while winter months bring highs in the low 60s and about seven wet days a month. The beach pairs easily with short walks nearby. Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail is about 4 miles away, and Biltmore Trail and Bayside Walk are both just over 4 miles off. Climbers can find Lower Falls roughly 9 miles inland.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hermosa Terrace Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb63° high49° low
- Mar64° high52° low
- Apr66° high54° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high60° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug74° high66° low
- Sep72° high64° low
- Oct70° high59° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Nearby
- Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity TrailHiking4 mi
- Biltmore TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Bayside WalkHiking4.2 mi
- Standley TrailHiking4.4 mi
- Lower FallsRock climbing9.1 mi
- Still Waters Run DeepRock climbing9.2 mi
- Rancho Penasquitos CanyonRock climbing9.2 mi
- Del PoconitosRock climbing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
